Florida State Geologist to brief NRC panel on sinkhole characterization

Florida State Geologist Jon Arthur will brief the National Research Council's Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering on the issue of sinkholes, on November 14, in Washington DC.  The Committee agenda follows:

Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering

Board on Earth Sciences and Resources

National Research Council of the National Academies

Meeting, November 13-14, 2013

AGENDA

The Keck Center of the National Academies, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, D.C.                       

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November 14, 2013

OPEN SESSION

Geotechnical and Policy Issues Related to Sinkhole Characterization and Remediation

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ROOM 103)

9:00 a.m.           Welcome, introductions

Edward Kavazanjian, Ph.D., COGGE Chair

9:10                  Opening Presentations

Jonathon Arthur, Ph.D., Florida State Geologist

Robert Brinkmann, Ph.D., Hofstra University, Department of Geology, Environment and Sustainability

Dennis Hiltunen, Ph.D., University of Florida, Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment

Robert K. Denton, Jr., GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc.

10:50                Break

11:00                Discussion—Is there a role for the National Research Council?

Noon                Lunch served in room—Continued Discussion

2:00                  Break